All of the Following Were Consequences of the Half-Way Covenant

question 84

Multiple Choice

All of the following were consequences of the Half-Way Covenant except

• A) it weakened the distinction between the elect and others.
• B) it maintained the original agreement of the covenant.
• C) it conferred partial membership rights in the once-exclusive congregations.
• D) it increased the numbers of church members.
• E) women became the majority in the Puritan congregations.

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Definitions:

Lower Brainstem

A region at the base of the brain connecting to the spinal cord, responsible for fundamental life-sustaining functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Cerebellum

The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity, balance, and motor learning.

Circadian Rhythm

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